Covid-19 vakalarının son iki haftadır yurdumuzda da artış trendine girdiğini belirten Prof. Dr. Topkaya Tatil sezonu nedeniyle risk artıyor. Bu noktada pandeminin devam ettiği ve Covid’in hâlâ ölümle sonuçlanan sorunlara neden olabildiği unutulmamalı’ dedi…

Stating that COVID-19 cases have also been on an upward trend in Türkiye for the last two weeks, Prof. Dr. Topkaya said risk increases due to the holiday season. At this point, it should not be forgotten that the pandemic is continuing, and COVID-19 can still cause problems that result in death."

In many countries of the world, Omicron's BA.4 and BA.5 which are sub-variants are spreading rapidly. The data from the Ministry of Health shows that COVID-19 cases in Türkiye have also increased by about 7 times since the beginning of June. 'However, since not all patients and their contacts are tested anymore, it is possible to predict that the actual positives are much higher than this,' said Yeditepe University Hospitals Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology Prof. Dr. Aynur Eren Topkaya and touched on the points to be considered during the holiday and holiday season…

Not Wearing A Mask Increases the Risk

In the current situation, there is no obligation to use masks in all public vehicles such as airplanes, buses, and trains, and in all crowded environments except hospitals. Therefore, there is a risk that the number of COVID-19 cases will increase much faster. We know that some rapid test results have not been recorded. In addition, people without symptoms are no longer tested. At this point, we should keep in mind that the pandemic is continuing, and COVID-19 is still a danger.

Easier to Infect And Threaten the Lungs

Especially due to the holiday season, those who come from different parts of Türkiye and the world are together in the holiday regions and there is a very serious intensity. On the return of the holiday, these people will spread the virus in the regions where they came from. Therefore, some precautions should be taken at this point. In particular, the danger increases exponentially for people with weakened immune systems, elderly people, and chronic diseases such as the lungs and heart, which we define as the risk group. In addition, the virus is constantly changing. BA.4 and BA.5 which are sub-variants are defined as variants that can be transmitted more easily and affect the lungs very seriously.

Booster Doses Have Vital Importance

Vaccination is a great power we have in the fight against COVID-19. However, unfortunately, we know that millions of people across Türkiye still do not have booster doses. Because the immunity created by vaccines is not permanent for a long time and it has been a long time since the last vaccines, the number of people in society ready to receive the virus is also very high. Therefore, the number of cases is on the rise. Therefore, this situation may lead to an increase in the number of cases on the return of the holiday.

Show Your Love Without Hugging

Unfortunately, the disease can be extremely severe in people who are unvaccinated or more than 6 months after the last vaccine dose due to the last variant viruses. In fact, we can even lose people with advanced age and underlying illnesses. Therefore, although it is difficult, this holiday will be a necessary precaution for their health, especially not hugging and kissing their hands. Especially nowadays, crowd visits should be prevented. Even, if possible, try to be in open environments during the holiday visit. And comply with social distancing rules in your areas.

Use Masks on Public Transportation Vehicles

The mask should be worn especially in crowded and confined areas. Try not to board public transport as much as possible. If you are going to use these tools, you must wear a mask.

Maintain Social Distance Even When Outdoors

It should be acted by paying attention to the distance in the open air and less crowded places. Mask-distance and hygiene rules should be cared for as in the periods when the pandemic is very fast.

Keep in Mind the Rules of Hygiene

The mask, distance, and hygiene are the basic elements of protection. Be sure to wash your hands frequently or clean with a disinfectant in every environment you are in during the holiday and holiday period.

If you do not feel well, do not go into crowded environments.

Those who have complaints such as headache, malaise, and fever should not enter crowded environments to protect both themselves and their loved ones and those around them. Demonstrating this responsibility reduces the spread.

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